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Anophiloi

Small · Monstrosity · CR 1 · Neutral

Source. Creature Codex

33 (6d6+12)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Monstrosity

Alignment Neutral

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Fly 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Stealth +4

Languages

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

poison

Damage Vulnerabilities

cold

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Blood Frenzy

The anophiloi has advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its hp.

Blood Sense

The anophiloi can pinpoint, by scent, the location of living creatures within 30 feet of it.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage, and if the target is Large or smaller, the anophiloi attaches to it. While attached, the anophiloi doesn't attack. Instead, at the start of each of the anophiloi's turns, the target loses 5 (1d6 + 2) hp due to blood loss.

The anophiloi can detach itself by spending 5 feet of its movement. It does so after it drains 20 hit points of blood from the target or the target dies. A creature, including the target, can use its action to detach the anophiloi by succeed on a DC 13 Strength check.

Claws

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+2 slashing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) slashing damage.

Multiattack

The anophiloi makes two attacks: one with its claws and one with its bite.

About Anophiloi

Anophiloi is a small monstrosity with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a neutral alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 33 hit points (derived from 6d6+12).

Anophiloi has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Anophiloi

2 tips available

When using Anophiloi in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.
Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Anophiloi

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.
Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Anophiloi?: Anophiloi has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Anophiloi?: Anophiloi is a Small Monstrosity, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Anophiloi speak?: Anophiloi can communicate in -.